[March 2007]


SCP Program Updates

(click on heading below to link to each section)

SCP COURSEWARE UPDATES

SCP CERTIFICATION UPDATES

SCP EXAM UPDATES

SCP UPDATE FAQ

SCP is proud to announce updates to its security courseware and certification programs. The SCP’s priority is to change and evolve, alongside the security industry. Please read this page carefully to learn about all the exciting updates taking place with the SCP.

SCP COURSEWARE UPDATES

SCP is introducing two new courseware titles. These two titles are, Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) and Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS). These two titles have been introduced to coincide with the retirement of our current courses, Hardening The Infrastructure (HTI) and Network Defense and Countermeasures (NDC).

The new courses are available for purchase from our publishing partner, ElementK. To purchase, link from the SCP bookstore, by clicking here.

The first of these new courses, Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) is designed as a 40-hour, instructor-led course, filled with the hands-on labs that people have come to expect from the SCP. Full details, including the course outline, can be found here: Tactical Perimeter Defense Course.

The second of the new courses, Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS) is also designed to be a 40-hour, instructor-led course, and is again loaded with intense hands-on labs. Full details, including course outline, can be found here: Strategic Infrastructure Security Course.

SCP CERTIFICATION UPDATES

Along with the release of the two new course titles, SCP is pleased to announce the creation of a new SCP Certification. For individuals who successfully pass the first SCP exam (TPD), a new credential, the Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) will be awarded.

The SCNS will be a required pre-requisite for those candidates looking to advance on towards their SCNP and SCNA certifications.

In order to effectively address our customers’ needs, there is also a change to the SCNP certification. The new SCNP certification will require candidates to hold the SCNS, in good standing, and to successfully pass one exam (SIS).

SCP EXAM UPDATES

With the new SCP Courseware, and the SCP Certification Updates, there are some changes to the SCP exams as well. The first two current SCP exams, HTI and NDC are in the process of being retired. These two exams will no longer be available July 31, 2007.

The first new exam, Tactical Perimeter Defense (SC0-451), will be available through both Prometric and VUE testing centers, and is the required exam for the SCNS certification.

The second new exam, Strategic Infrastructure Security (SC0-471) will be available through both Prometric and VUE testing centers, and is the required exam for the SCNP certification.

The following image shows the certification path, exam names and exam numbers:

SCP UPDATE FAQ

COURSE UPDATE

What are the names of the new SCP courses?

The first course is titled, Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) and the second course is titled, Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS).

What is happening to the HTI and NDC courses?

These two courses are being retired. All future classes should run the new courses.

Can I still purchase HTI and NDC?

Yes, but only for a short time. In the very near future, these will no longer be available, as they will not prepare candidates for the new certification exams.

Can I purchase TPD and SIS?

Yes, these books are available from our publisher, ElementK.

CERTIFICATION UPDATE

What is the name of the new SCP certification?

The new certification is named, Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS)

What are the requirements to become SCNS certified?

Candidates must pass one exam, number SC0-451.

What are the changes to the SCNP certification?

The new SCNP will require candidates to hold their SCNS, in good standing, and pass one exam, number SC0-471.

EXAM UPDATE

What are the names of the new SCP exams?

The new courses map to the new maps, and have the same names. They are: Tactical Perimeter Defense and Strategic Infrastructure Security
What are the new exam numbers?

SC0-451 is the exam number for TPD
SC0-471 is the exam number for SIS

When will the new exams be available?

SC0-451 and SC0-471 will be available simultaneously in the second quarter of 2007.

How long will the old exams be available?

The old exams, SC0-402 and SC0-411, will be retired July 31, 2007. All candidates are encouraged to attempt the new exams upon their release.

Where can I attempt the exams?

The SCP exams are available through the global testing networks of both Prometric and VUE.